What is the cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €100 - €160 and takes 17h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Alkmaar and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Alkmaar and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Amsterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Alkmaar to Lyon?

The distance between Alkmaar and Lyon is 997 km. The road distance is 894.8 km.

How do I travel from Alkmaar to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €230 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Alkmaar to Lyon?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Alkmaar to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Lyon bus from?

Alkmaar to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Lyon train from?

Alkmaar to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.

Train or bus from Alkmaar to Lyon?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €230 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Alkmaar to Lyon bus arrive?

Alkmaar to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Alkmaar to Lyon train arrive?

Alkmaar to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Alkmaar to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Lyon is 895 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Alkmaar to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Alkmaar to Lyon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Alkmaar to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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There are 7 ways to get from Alkmaar to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 15m
€230–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 5m
€90–158
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus N760
17h 59m
€106–156
Drive 894.8 km
1. Drive from Alkmaar to Lyoncar 894.8 km
10h 6m
€165–239
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
5h 27m
€122–339
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
8h 32m
€230–368
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
7h 19m
€114–399

Alkmaar to Lyon by train

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Distance: 996.7 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Lyon Part Dieu via Amsterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 15h 20m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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